Description
Deliciously soft and chewy oatmeal cookies that are a family favorite, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending fully.
- Fold in add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, keeping them evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to maintain thickness. Don’t overbake for perfect chewiness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: oatmeal cookies, chewy cookies, easy dessert, baking recipe, family recipe